Thursday, April 25, 2013

Heather Wilson New President of a South Dakota College

Former U.S. Rep. and Republican senatorial candidate Heather Wilson has been chosen to be the 19th president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

According to a news release from the college sent today, Terry Baloun, chair of the board of regents' search committee, said:

“Heather Wilson is a high-energy leader who brings exceptional communication skills and public-sector experience to her new position. At a time when higher education increasingly must make its case for more external funding and sustained research support from the federal and private sectors, our search committee took particular note of Dr. Wilson’s Capitol Hill experience, as well as her connections to decision makers in Washington and throughout the scientific research community. We are excited to have her join our team."

Wilson represented the Albuquerque-based 1st Congressional District for 10 years. She lost to Democrat Martin Heinrich in last year's U.S. Senate race.